J K Rowling has written a new piece about a thirty-something Harry Potter and his friends at the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Oceano, one of the largest Spanish-language publishers, has finally launched a line of ebook titles out of its Mexico subsidiary aimed at Latin America. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins has relaunched its US website, with direct to consumer print and ebook sales. The... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some 'old guard' authors are joining forces in a letter criticizing Amazon, even as a cluster of self-published authors is rallying around Amazon, charging that traditional publishers like Hachette mistreat authors and readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins has launched a redesigned website that features a direct sales component. Through the website the publisher has, for the first time, the ability to sell print books directly to consumers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a filing with the Second Circuit last week, Google defended its practice of displaying snippets in Google Book Search. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some 'old guard' authors are joining forces in a letter criticizing Amazon, even as a cluster of self-published authors is rallying around Amazon, charging that traditional publishers like Hachette mistreat authors and readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Welcome to a special educational series about digital printing solutions and technology. Here, we look at the value proposition of digital printing, and take stock of the current thoughts and practices in the publishing industry in implementing a hybrid printing program. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nine romance writers are distributing an anthology of short stories, "Naught Nine," through INscribe Digital. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
As things stand, Hachette is making ebook discounts impossible, and almost everybody else stands to lose, writes Hugh HoweyNews: New Amazon terms amount to 'assisted suicide' for book industry, experts claimHow much should an ebook cost? And how should that money be split? These two questions... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
In Smashwords' annual survey, CEO Mark Coker says that indie ebooks selling for $2.99-$3.99 earn as much for their authors as conventionally published ebooks selling for $7.99 or more, but generate "triple the readership." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alejandro Jodorowsky's film 'The Dance of Reality' is based on his unorthodox autobiography; Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham offer imperfectly wise stories and parables Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Natalie Jerome has been promoted to non-fiction publisher at HarperCollins, taking on the role... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
You've built and furnished a home. You regularly tweak and maintain the property so your equity grows. But when you're away, strangers gain access. They sell your appliances, plumbing fixtures and furniture and when you return, it's clear the value you've worked so hard to attain has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books division has entered into a co-publishing agreement with Omnific Publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chipping Norton Literary Festival is to split its profits with authors in lieu of paying... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Hong Kong Book Fair, now in its 25th year, remains firmly focused on the Chinese-language titles, but has begun to add professional elements and global authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mary Dougherty will become the third director since the press's founding 51 years ago. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
Google's private programmatic exchanges can now book premium ad space like mastheads for brands. It is working with ABC to promote the new show Rising Star using an exchange that only places ads in prominent positions, ones that are not typically associated with automated buying. "This exchange... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
This summer, Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia has debuted a state-of-the-art Culinary Literacy Center, designed to combat low literacy rates while helping residents become confident cooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]